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[[File:Hydroxychloroquine.png|thumb|right|200px|Hydroxychloroquine, azithromycin (an antibiotic) and zinc has been very effective in treating coronavirus.]]
[[File:Hydroxychloroquine.png|thumb|right|200px|Hydroxychloroquine, azithromycin (an antibiotic) and zinc has been very effective in treating coronavirus.]]
'''Hydroxychloroqine''' (C<sub>18</sub>H<sub>26</sub>ClN<sub>3</sub>O), also known as '''hydroxychloroquine sulfate''' and '''HCQ''', is a drug sold under the name '''Plaquenil'''.<ref>[https://www.drugs.com/plaquenil.html Plaquenil Uses, etc. - Drugs.com]</ref> Prior to COVID-19 it was most commonly used to treat lupus.
'''Hydroxychloroqine''' (C<sub>18</sub>H<sub>26</sub>ClN<sub>3</sub>O), also known as '''hydroxychloroquine sulfate''' and '''HCQ''', is a drug sold under the name '''Plaquenil'''.<ref>[https://www.drugs.com/plaquenil.html Plaquenil Uses, etc. - Drugs.com]</ref> Prior to COVID-19 it was most commonly used to treat malaria, and also currently to treat lupus.
It has been used by the physician [[Vladimir Zelenko|Dr. Vladimir Zelenko]] as a part of successful treatment for [[coronavirus]] and was recommended for such by [[President Trump]] (see: [[Vladimir Zelenko's coronavirus treatment]]). Specifically, Dr. Zelenko used hydroxychloroqine, azithromycin (an antibiotic) and zinc as a part of his treatments to his patients.<ref>Marchione, Marilynn (March 23, 2020). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/23/chloroquine-and-hydroxychloroquine-donald-trump-to/ 'Game changer'? Trump-touted malaria drugs spur hope, shortages]. ''Washington Times''. Retrieved March 28, 2020.</ref>
It has been used by the physician [[Vladimir Zelenko|Dr. Vladimir Zelenko]] as a part of successful treatment for [[coronavirus]] and was recommended for such by [[President Trump]] (see: [[Vladimir Zelenko's coronavirus treatment]]). Specifically, Dr. Zelenko used hydroxychloroqine, azithromycin (an antibiotic) and zinc as a part of his treatments to his patients.<ref>Marchione, Marilynn (March 23, 2020). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/mar/23/chloroquine-and-hydroxychloroquine-donald-trump-to/ 'Game changer'? Trump-touted malaria drugs spur hope, shortages]. ''Washington Times''. Retrieved March 28, 2020.</ref>